90-13.102
Object Name
Plane, Jack
Artist/Maker
Sorby
Materials
Wood --Iron
Catalogue Number
90-13.102
Dimensions

Length 42.0cm x Width 7.2cm x Height 17.0cm
a- Length 42.0cm x Width 7.2cm x Height 17.0cm
b- Length 14.5cm x Width 6.0cm x Height 1.6cm
c- Length 15.0cm x Width 6.0cm x Height 0.9cm

Description

Large jack leveling plane comprised of three parts, a rectangular wooden body with an angled cutout through the middle, a flat sole, and a wooden handle on the top of the plane near the heel (a), a rectangular wooden wedge with two longer pieces of wood on either side of the wedge (b) and a flat iron with a flat blade comprised of two pieces of iron (c). Stamped on the toe of the plane is "I BLOWER". Stamped on the heel of the plane is "I BLOWER". Stamped on the iron is "[ROBESORBY+]" and "I.H.S WARRANTED I&H. SORBY CAST STEEL" with a symbol of a four legged animal and a crown.

History

Jack planes are large smoothing planes, often used for preliminary smoothing of wood edges. A more precise tool will be used to finish the piece. This plane’s double irons are slightly convexed to avoid marking the edges of the cut. Jack planes are usually 12-18 inches long, but can be found up to 30 inches.